Baraboo (Hoocąk: Hoguceja) is a city in and the county seat of Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. The largest city in the county, Baraboo is the principal city of the Baraboo Micropolitan Statistical Area. Its 2010 population was 12,048. It is situated on the Baraboo River.

Baraboo is home to the Circus World Museum, the former headquarters and winter home of the Ringling Brothers circus. The Al. Ringling Theatre is an active landmark in the city.

Baraboo is also the site of the International Crane Foundation. Aldo Leopold's Shack and Farm is near Baraboo.

Conservation

The International Crane Foundation is based in Baraboo. Dedicated to the study and conservation of the world's 15 species of crane, the organization engages in conservation research, public education, and international conservation efforts.

The ICF was founded in 1973. In 1984, it moved to a 225-acre site on Shady Lane Road, where it built the Cudahy Visitor Center, where visitors can observe cranes and other birds; display pens for all 15 species of crane; and a small museum, the Johnson Exhibit Pod. In 1991, the Ron Sauey Memorial Library for Bird Conservation was added. Working with the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, the foundation provides a veterinary service for cranes and specialized training for veterinary students.

The organization attracts more than 26,000 visitors each year to Baraboo, as well as visiting scientists. Educational outreach programs reach another 19,000 people per year. Travel Wisconsin rates ICF as the top photo opportunity in Baraboo.

ICF hosted the first workshop of the North American Crane Working Group at Baraboo in 1975 and published its proceedings.